MS Dhoni had some unusual company during a recent "chai date" - the former India skipper was filmed enjoying a cup of tea with his pet macaw perched on his shoulder. Photos shared by wife Sakshi Dhoni yesterday shows MS Dhoni with "Honey" - his blue-and-yellow macaw. In the two pictures that were shared on Instagram, the 40-year-old cricketer was seen dressed in a blue T-shirt with his bird on his shoulder.
"'Mahi' and his 'Honey'," wrote Sakshi Dhoni while sharing the photos. She also added the hashtag #chaidates.
The pictures have racked up over 9.7 lakh 'likes' since being posted on the photo and video-sharing platform. In the comments section, fans of 'Captain Cool' thanked Sakshi Dhoni for sharing the pics.
MS Dhoni's fondness for animals is well known. Besides Honey the macaw, he also has has several dogs who make frequent appearances on his and his wife's Instagram accounts. Their sprawling Ranchi farmhouse is also home to a horse and a pony.
In June, Sakshi had shared a clip which showed the former India skipper playing with his Shetland pony.
Dhoni recently led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final. After the IPL 2021 final, the 40-year-old joined Team India camp for the T20 World Cup.
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